Reality Check, people. John Kerry has many things to apologize for; running a lousy campaign in 2006, not responding to the venomous Swift boat attacks, being such a boring candidate. However, he doesn't need to apologize for criticizing the president yesterday.
It amazes me that guys like Bush and Cheney, guys who have never found their patriotism strong enough to ante up and go provide their services to the U.S. Military, these guys constantly couch their attacks with uberpatriotic wrappings. WTF! Let's take a very quick look at the facts. I don't need to link these things, they are the facts and if you disagree, well quite simply, you are wrong
1. Bush/Cheney storm the presidency in 2000, basically appointed by the Supreme Court. It is clear the country wanted Gore, as shown by the popular vote and the thousands of people who realized their votes were being miscounted. Can anyone really doubt this, given the enormous number of lies from this regime since. Is it really hard to see that the state in which the governor is a Bush and the elections controller is nastyass ugly republican wench Kathrine Harris?
2. Bush/Cheney ignore a variety of security warnings and are asleep at the switch when the tragedy of 9/11 hits. I want to be clear here; I am not blaming Bush/Cheney for this attack. However, for all of you who say "We haven't had an attack since then, so these guys make me safe! - I say, these are the same guys in charge who were unable to prevent the first attack, so in my mind they are 0 for 1 in major U.S. catastrophes.
3. Bush/Cheney practically cream in their pants with the opportunity to channel public outrage and sadness into an invasion of a non threatening, sovereign nation, Iraq. After a brief pit stop in Afghanistan (for show, basically, since Afghanistan is still a complete mess, just not so bad when compared to Iraq), the war drums began. "Sadaam has WMD's, with rolling mobile death units. Mushroom clouds are on the horizon". - Hmmm, that's not what the weapons inspectors on the ground were saying, and as they continue to inspect Iraq (with Sadaam's cooperation, remember), the Bush boys and their pals begin to panic, realizng the WMD talk could be proven false. So they announce an attack, basically an invasion that Iraq never had a chance to avoid.
4. Promises of being greeted as "liberators, with flowers and chocolate" never do materialize. Instead, over 3 years later, the U.S. military contines to struggle, the country is more unstable than ever, nearly 300 american troops are dead with who knows how many seriously wounded, missing limbs or suffering from life long post war injuries. The u.s. standing in the world is at an all time low, troops are stuck in a never ending cycle of attacks, basically target practice in a civil war.
5. Bush/Cheney "win" re-election, once again under dubious circumstances. It's important to note, when speaking about elections, that many dictatorships and communist countries also have "elections". The word means nothing without a genuine enforcement of an honest, open voting process. Honest and open are not words associated with the neo conservative movement.
The sad truth is that this could go on and on and on.... and while I believe all politicians need to scrutinized carefully, it is imperative that enough americans demonstrate their disgust with all Republicans. It's sad, really, because I know many conservative/republicans, and if they had held Bush's feet to the fire and ensured that their leadership was responsible, competent, and even moderately honest we wouldn't be in this hole. Remember, all the problems in this country right now can fairly be laid at the feet of the G.o.P. They've been in complete control of everything; the House, the Senate, the Presidency, and the Supreme Court. It's obvious that the republicans have no interest in monitoring their own (hell, the congress won't even hold oversight committees on the blatant war profiteering going on, primarily by companies such as Haliburton (surprise, surprse, Cheney's boys). The oil price gouging (hmm, Bush, Condi, Cheney - all with their fingers in the energy pie). However, the republicans have yet to stand up the the regime on one issue; and only now, as many republicans fight for their political lives, do we hear some criticisms of the administration (mostly directed at ancillary figures such as Donald "Skeleto" Rumsfeld).
So okay, the rocket goes theatrical with the announcement he is returning to the evil empire. Well over 25 million for Roger, and the evil empires' salary now rolls over to 220 million. (Surprise, surprise, yankee problem met with more cash. Don't get me wrong, as a huge fan of the BoSox, I aso wanted Roger. There are a million things I can't stand about Roger, including his arrogance, his attempt to kill Mike Piazza, his lack of integrity, and his self aggrandizement. However, I will say this; I would have loved to have Roger on the Sox. What makes me happy here is that the evil empire, whose arrogance knows no bounds, has finally torn down the last vestige of their perceived superiority. they are giving Rocket whatever the hell he wants, and if this means the Yanks will be a team of 24 + Roger instead of a team of 25, so be it. The precedent has been set now, and I can't wait for the first major league talent who decides he will play for the Yankees, if they'll let him have long hair , a beard, sideburns, and whatever the hell else he wants. I don't care if players have these rights, I just like seeing the Yankees realize they will have to concede some arrogance in order to win.
Mariano Rivera blows another save, how freakin sweet. Yanks drop game 1 of the first official game played in the NY Yankee Roger Clemens era PT II!
The Boston Red Sox have the best record in baseball right now at 19-9. The Evil Empire (aka NY Yankees) are 13-15, and that's after a win today following last night's debacle (Colter Bean, anyone?). The Yankees are 6 games back of the Sox and behind 5 other teams for the wildcard. How F'in sweet that is right now. Sure, I could post how at how over 17 pct. of the season has been played. Almost a fifth, and the Yanks are still under .500. Sure, no big deal, but at what point does it become a big deal? 1/3 of the way through (halfway to that point already). Fun to watch as a Sox fan.
What up? - Haven't checked in for a few days, and as is often the case, I have to point the finger of blame at Mr. Green. - However, he has been a blessing lately, helping me to cope with my increased frustration over the continued debacle that is the Iraq War. The decider in chief vetoed the congressional war spending bill, not because the money wasn't approved but because the congress including such unreasonable demands as an end point. (Hint, most of us are onto you guys, this never ending war stuff has rewarded you all handsomely, but eventually even enough of the sheeple catch on.
how Sweet the Sox are looking right now. They've won 5 of their last 6, Schilling has thrown 2 gems, Paplebon shows no soph. slump as the closer, Beckett is 3-0, and Dice-K has been as advertised. Oh, and the team is finally beginning to hit. Meanwhile, over at the Evil Empire's quarters, Pavano is on the DL (shocker!), Wang and Mussina are out, Jeter is throwing balls over the place (6 errors!, I love it.) Hell, if it weren't for A-Hole and Pettite where would this team be? (Below .500, oh, that's right, they already are). Oh, and ubercloser Mo Rivera served up a 3 run walk off homer on Sun., to a guy batting .059. This was after Mo gave up a single and a walk, thus blowing a 2 run lead in the 9th, with 2 out and nobody on.
Quick morning post here. Boston RedSox now 4-3, tied with the evil empire, but what pleases me the most is the last few pitching performances for the Sox. Schill goes 7 strong on Easter Sunday and Paps comes in to undo the damage caused by one time possible closer(?) Joel Piniero. Paps glared in and got 5 outs against the heart of the Texas Rangers batting order, including 3 strike outs. Yesterday Beckett goes 7 strong, 2 hit baseball to move to 2-0 on the season. Beckett adds 9 K.O.'s and now today we get the second performance by Dice-K, who only had 10 K.O.'s and a win over 7 strong in his MLB debut . At his point I would pick Boston's pitching over the evil empire's slugging.
Future Mug Shot for Master Thug, loud mouthed Punk, Sean Marshall
